In the chain of the Aleuts the next Island to the west of Attu are the Russian Commander Islands just 208 miles (181 nmi; 335 km) away.
Harvest green onions before the root systems form bulbs. Green onions, also known as scallions, reward home growers with the pungent flavor of onions in far less time than it takes to bring a bulb onion to maturity. The slender, long vegetables consist mainly of the above-ground parts of conventional onion plants.
SAVING SEEDS Seed-producing onions are biennial and it will take two growing seasons to get onion seed. This article explains the seed-to-bulb-to-seed method. Purchase onion seed and plant as you normally would in the spring. When purchasing seed, only buy open-pollinated or heirloom seeds.ightly spaced green onions fit well in ornamental plantings. Seeds or Seedlings 4 to 5 days, 45F to 95F 1 year Well Drained, High Fertility Full Sun 1/2 apart 4 apart 65 to 75 Growing Guide GROWING NOTES Well-drained, rich soil, high in organic matter, neutral pH.